This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Washing the vehicle
→ Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner→ Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
→ Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades→ Waxing and polishing the vehicle
→ Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts→ Cleaning wheels
→ Care of rubber seals→ De-icing the door lock cylinders
→ Underseal→ Cleaning the engine compartment
Regular and expert care helps to maintain the value of the vehicle. Proper maintenance may also be one of the requirements for the approval of warranty claims in the event of corrosion or paint defects.
Suitable care products are available from Volkswagen dealers.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Car care products can be toxic and hazardous. Unsuitable care products and incorrect application of care products can cause accidents, serious injuries, burns or poisoning.WARNING
Incorrect care and cleaning of vehicle parts can impair the safety features of the vehicle and thus cause serious injury.NOTICE
Cleaning agents that contain solvents attack the material and can cause damage.In the interests of environmental protection, the vehicle should only be washed in specially provided wash bays. This prevents waste water contaminated with oil, grease or fuel from entering the sewerage system. In some countries, washing vehicles anywhere else may be prohibited.
Environmentally-friendly care products should be used.
Leftover car care products should not be disposed of with ordinary household waste. Read the manufacturer's instructions.
Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drip tray
Note
Removal and installation of washer fluid reservoirs with
headlight washer system are described. Removal and installation
of washer f ...
Removing and installing bonnet release lever
Removing
–
Tighten release lever -1- and unlock
bonnet.
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Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever
-1- and retaining clip
-2-.
–
Lever re ...
Removing and installing headlight range control motor -V48-/-V49-, LED
headlights
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque screwdriver -VAS 6494-
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installa ...